Minecraft Novel in the Works by World War z Author

With Microsoft's billions behind it, Minecraft's momentum isn't slowing. The game supports VR, and allows players to fine-tune their worlds with Add-Ons. premium e The film has a release date (although it's expected to be released in 2019) and will soon be its own official novel. BOOKS AND STUFF Mojang has confirmed that the new book, titled Minecraft: The Island, is being written by none other than Max Brooks, the scribe behind the apocalyptic zombie novel World War Z.

Marsh Davies, Mojang's Mojang Marsh Davies, Mojang's Mojang "Think cuboid Robinson Crusoe but madder: A hero stranded on an unknown territory with untested rules, learning how to survive against incredible odds." "I have a peek at the early draft and it is absolutely amazing exactly as we hoped it would."

It's not known yet when the book will be released or if it will have ties to the movie but it appears that it will be the first of many. Publishing house Del Rey -- the science fiction division of Penguin Random House -- is overseeing everything and the company has remarked that it's "fortunate to have someone of Max's amazing talent and enthusiasm in the helm for the start of the series."

Parents will likely be accountable for more costs however, some will be pleased that Minecraft is expanding its reach into education. Minecraft: Education Edition will be available to teachers starting the 1st of November. The release of the forthcoming novels will only increase children's love of reading.